The Fabric Structures Association (FSA), a member group of Advanced Textiles Association, has launched an FSA LinkedIn page. The page will allow architects, designers, engineers and other professionals to connect and stay up to date on the latest FSA projects and opportunities. It will showcase and celebrate the innovative work of FSA members, highlighting the [...]

Ben Muller. Image: INDA The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) announced that Ben Muller has joined the association as executive director. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning nonprofit organizations, corporations and trade associations. Most recently, Muller served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where [...]

Image: Archroma Archroma, a specialty chemicals provider, and Lameirinho, a home textiles manufacturer based in Portugal, have announced a collaboration to bring InOneGO by Archroma, a new single-step dyeing process, into commercial production. Lameirinho’s first InOneGo bedlinens collection is now available worldwide. InOneGO by Archroma is a continuous dyeing process that combines coloration, fixation and [...]

Image: Lectra Lectra, a technology company based in Paris, France, has announced the strengthening of its industrial alliance with Caron Technology, an Italian company founded in 1993 that specializes in preparation systems operating before the cutting process. To support this new phase of development, Lectra acquired 70% of Caron Technology’s equity in August for €1.9 [...]

Trivantage, a supplier of specialty fabrics, hardware and accessories, has announced the appointment of James Dillport as an outside sales representative serving Missouri, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Arkansas. Dillport brings 10 years of industry experience to Trivantage. In his new role, Dillport will help customers navigate products, applications and emerging innovations. “Building strong relationships and [...]

Image: NCMBC Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) announced a succession of executive leadership. Scott Dorney, the organization’s founder and executive director since 2004, will transition leadership responsibilities to Martin J. “Jimmy” Hendrix III, who will assume the role of executive director effective Oct. 1. Since opening in 2005, the [...]